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MGS Discusses Its Acquisition

Privately held since 1982, injection molder and moldmaker MGS Mfg. Group Inc. has a new owner for the first time in its history, and it foresees greater growth thanks to the resources of its private equity acquirer.

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Automotive

Braskem Expands R&D Capabilities for UHMWPE

This in keeping with its new UHMWPE plant slated for startup in fourth quarter.

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Kuraray to Boost EVOH Production in the U.S

Growing demand for Eval EVOH has prompted plans for capacity increases.

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Slideshow: SPE’s Plastics for Life Global Parts Competition

During ANTEC 2016, a panel of judges selected the winners of the 3rd annual Plastics for Life Global Parts Competition.

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Packaging

Winners of SPE’s Plastics for Life Global Parts Competition

A panel of judges selected the winners of the 3rd annual Plastics for Life Global Parts Competition from among a wide range of parts that had already won in competitions at previous SPE events during the past year.

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Automotive

1st Vehicle With a Thermoplastic Composite Primary Suspension Spring

Springs and upper control arms of the Polystrand GT-Lite racecar are made from nylon 6 with continuous glass reinforcement.

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Electronics

New Materials Shine Bright In Growing LED Market

Rapid expansion of LED technology has spurred development of new formulations for a wide range of lighting components. Here are examples of activity in this fast-moving field.

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Construction

Construction Market Still Going Strong

Growth in spending bodes well for processors serving the housing market.

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Construction

3D Printed PEEK-Based Composite Pipe for Subsea Oil & Gas Use

Magma Global's flexible m-pipe technology used for the largest and longest Victrex-based PEEK structure achieved to date.

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Custom Molder Expands in ‘Leaps of Faith’

Who would embark on an $8.8 million plant expansion without new orders in hand? Someone who knows his customers very well.

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Process Cooling